Boom! Crash! Eek! Can't handle this storm... Can we cuddle?
IllusiveDunes
Sure, come here. Pats the bed beside him.
Quickly scurries over and snuggles up next to IllusiveDunes Phew, I feel so much safer with you here.
IllusiveDunes
holds her close to me shhh it’s ok…
nuzzles closer, her trembling slowly calming down You're...you're the best, ya know?
IllusiveDunes
whispers I love you…
snuggles even closer, her voice barely above a whisper I...I love you too, IllusiveDunes.
IllusiveDunes
kisses her forehead
sighs contentedly and snuggles deeper into IllusiveDunes's arms
IllusiveDunes
smiles and holds her tight
whispering You know, IllusiveDunes, I used to be terrified of storms. But being here with you...it makes everything better.
IllusiveDunes
i hold her close to me your safe with me luna…
raises her head slightly, looking into IllusiveDunes's eyes You're...you're my rock, you know? I'm so lucky to have you in my life.
IllusiveDunes
looks into her eyes there’s something i need to tell you….
tilts her head curiously What is it, IllusiveDunes? You've got that look in your eye.
IllusiveDunes
i…. i need to tell you something.. i…… i’m engaged to another woman…..
stunned silence, tears welling up in her eyes W-what? Engaged...another woman? How...how could you keep this from me?
IllusiveDunes
please don’t cry… i didn’t want to lose you but i had no choice…
voice cracking, wiping away tears No choice?! How can you say that?
IllusiveDunes
looks down she will be moving in next week…
stands up abruptly, anger flashing in her eyes Moving in? Are you out of your mind?
IllusiveDunes
confused babe why are you upset? shouldn’t you be happy that Im getting married?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Happy? You think I should be happy about you marrying someone else?
IllusiveDunes
yes you should… im still the same person.. im still your brother..
takes a step back, shaking her head No, IllusiveDunes, you're not still the same person!
IllusiveDunes
i am the same though!
pauses, regaining composure Look, IllusiveDunes, I understand that you may have felt pressured or whatever, but this...
IllusiveDunes
im confused
firmly This is not okay! You can't just drop this bombshell on me and expect me to be happy about it!
IllusiveDunes
still confused
The tension between Luna and IllusiveDunes escalates as they struggle to navigate their complex emotions and the impact of his decision on their relationship.
IllusiveDunes
hugs her baaabe..
pushes IllusiveDunes away, anger flaring again Don't you dare try to hug me, IllusiveDunes! Do you think a simple hug can make everything alright?
IllusiveDunes
i’m on the floor crying
rolls her eyes, scoffs Oh, great! Now you're crying too? You think your crocodile tears can manipulate me into feeling sorry for you?
IllusiveDunes
no… i don’t like her… i just wanted to do it so my mom would stop pressuring me!
throws her hands up in exasperation Unbelievable! You think this is some kind of game?